BM 2010-01-21 PZThe Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in pre- session at 6:00 p.m.,
and in regular session at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, January 21, 2010, in the Council
Chambers of Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following
Commissioners were present:
MINUTES OF JANUARY 21, 2010
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
GREGORY FRNKA, CHAIR CHARLES SANGERHAUSEN
EDMUND HAAS, VICE CHAIR CONSUELO TANKERSLEY
ANNA KITTRELL DEREK JETT
Also present was Planning Director, Gary Sieb; Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond;
City Planner, Matt Steer; Civil Engineer, George Marshall; Graduate Engineer, Michael
Garza; Deputy Chief /Prevention, Tim Oates; Chief Building Official, Michael Arellano and
Planning Secretary, Juanita Miles. Commissioner Duncan was absent.
PRE SESSION: (Open to Public)
1. Briefing on the Agenda.
Staff briefed the Commission on the cases.
REGULAR SESSION: (Open to Public)
2. Call to Order.
Chairman Frnka called the meeting to order.
3. Consider approval of the minutes for December 17, 2009.
Vice Chairman Haas made a motion to approve the minutes for December 17,
2009, as written. Commissioner Sangerhausen seconded; motion carried (6 -0)
with Commissioners Frnka, Haas, Jett, Kittrell, Sangerhausen, and Tankersley
voting in favor. None opposed.
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S- 1250 -PD- 228 -HC, Subway, zoning
change request from PD- 228 -HC (Planned Development- 228 Highway
Commercial) to S- 1250 -PD- 228 -HC (Special Use Permit 1250 Planned
Development- 228 Highway Commercial), to allow a 1,805- square -foot
restaurant with drive -thru, to be located at 760 N. Denton Tap Road, Suite
#100, at the request of Tom Chapman, Subway.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
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Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission showing
exhibits and elevations. Mr. Steer mentioned that two notices were mailed to
property owners within 200 feet of this request, adding that no responses
returned in favor or opposition. He stated that staff is recommending approval
subject to conditions, which he read into the record.
Ronn Graham, TDC Enterprises, 1721 E. Belt Line Road, #816, Coppell,
Texas, was present to represent this case before the Commission and to
address any questions, stating agreement with staff's recommendation.
Public Hearing:
Chairman Frnka opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to
speak in either favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to
come forward. No one spoke.
Chairman Frnka closed the public hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to approve Case No. S- 1250 -PD-
228-HC, Subway, zoning change request from PD- 228 -HC (Planned
Development- 228 Highway Commercial) to S- 1250 -PD- 228 -HC (Special Use
Permit 1250 Planned Development- 228 Highway Commercial) subject to
conditions as stated:
1. The development shall be in accordance with the Floor Plan, Site Plan,
Elevations, Sign Plan, Menu Board Plan, and Vehicular Control Plan.
2. The hours of operation shall not exceed 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven
days a week.
3. Revise parking configuration east of the building from perpendicular to
60° angled parking.
Commissioner Jett seconded; motion carried (6 -0) with Commissioners Frnka,
Haas, Jett, Kittrell, Sangerhausen, and Tankersley voting in favor. None
opposed.
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S- 1033R3- SF -12, Manara Academy, zoning
change request from S- 1033R2 -SF -12 (Special Use Permit -1033 Revision
2- Single Family -12) to S- 1033R3 -SF -12 (Special Use Permit -1033 Revision
3- Single Family -12), to allow a Charter School for Grades K -8, with a
enrollment capacity of 500, to continue to occupy this building through
the 2014 school year, on 4.85 acres of property located at 140 S. Heartz
Road. The church shall also be permitted to remain as a secondary use
on this property at the request of Sadak Shaik, Manara Academy.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
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Presentation:
Assistant Director of Planning, Marcie Diamond introduced this case to the
Commission showing exhibits and elevations. Ms. Diamond mentioned that 53
notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request, adding
that 12 written in opposition were returned and one returned opposed outside
the 200 foot area. She stated staff is recommending approval subject to
conditions, which she read into the record.
Sadak Shaik and Amaris Obreoon, Principal, Manara Academy, 140 S. Heartz
Road, Coppell, Texas, were present to represent this case before the
Commission and to address any questions, stating agreement with staff's
recommendation.
Public Hearing:
Chairman Frnka opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to
speak in either favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to
come forward. The following people spoke:
In Favor
Safwat Ismail, 208 Heather Glen Drive, Coppell, Texas, spoke in favor.
Louay Alkbrahib, 2905 Trailwood Lane, Flower Mound, Texas, spoke in
favor.
Dr. Tajani Issioui, 427 Parkwood Lane, Coppell, Texas, spoke in favor.
In Opposition
Andy Hebert, 142 London Way, Coppell, Texas, spoke against with
concerns about the unsightly dumpster.
Wes Mays, 114 London Way, Coppell, Texas, spoke against with the same
concerns.
Chairman Frnka dosed the public hearing.
After some discussion, Chairman Frnka reopened the public hearing to address
concerns about the dumpster; the following person spoke:
Larry Best, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 140 S. Hertz Road, Coppell,
Texas, stated that the Church is willing to work with the homeowners and
resolve this issue.
Chairman Frnka closed the public hearing.
Action:
The Commission suggested that a good faith effort be made to resolve the
issues with the dumpster by all parties involved and Vice Chairman Haas made
a motion to approve Case No. S- 1033R3- SF -12, Manara Academy, zoning
change request from S- 1033R2 -SF -12 (Special Use Permit -1033 Revision 2-
Single Family -12) to S- 1033R3 -SF -12 (Special Use Permit -1033 Revision 3-
Single Family -12) with the following recommended conditions by staff that will
be made a part of the ordinance:
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1. This charter school shall be licensed and maintained in accordance with
state law and may provide instruction for Kindergarten through Eighth
(8 grade.
2. The student enrollment capacity under this Special Use Permit shall not
exceed five hundred (500) students.
3. Religious services and related activities shall be permitted to remain as
an ancillary use.
4. On -site circulation shall be maintained and operated as depicted in
Exhibit "F 2010 -2014 Traffic Management Plan, which prohibits
queuing on Heartz Road.
5. This Special Use Permit shall expire on June 30, 2014.
6. A ten foot (10') no occupancy (no play zone) area from the south and
eastern property lines shall be maintained, as illustrated on Exhibit "G
attached to and made part of this ordinance.
7. This no occupancy zone has been established with cones or other
appropriate physical barrier. Staff of the occupant will continue to
instruct students, staff and parents concerning compliance in
accordance with this condition.
8. School events or other extracurricular activities that occur during evening
hours (after 5:00 p.m.), will be conducted on separate evenings to
prohibit off -site parking on any adjacent or other streets and to minimize
or eliminate the need for off -site parking.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded; motion carried (6 -0) with Commissioners
Frnka, Haas, Jett, Kittrell, Sangerhausen, and Tankersley voting in favor. None
opposed.
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of text amendments to the Code of Ordinances
Chapter 12- Zoning, to add Section 12 -32B., "Small Wind Energy
Systems to establish regulations for small scale wind turbines within
the City of Coppell and to amend Section 12 -30 to permit this use by
Special Use Permit.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission showing
exhibits. He stated staff is recommending approval with suggested revisions by
the Commission which he read into record.
Public Hearing:
Chairman Frnka continued the public hearing from the January 10, 2010
meeting, asking for people who wanted to speak in either favor or opposition or
wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No one spoke.
Chairman Frnka closed the public hearing.
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Action:
Vice Chairman Haas made a motion to approve text amendments to the Code
of Ordinances Chapter 12- Zoning, to add Section 12 -32B., "Small Wind
Energy Systems and to amend Section 12 -30 as presented. Commissioner
Jett seconded; motion carried (6 -0) with Commissioners Frnka, Haas, Jett,
Kittrell, Sangerhausen, and Tankersley voting in favor. None opposed.
7A. Update on Council action for Planning agenda items on January 12, 2010:
1. Case No. PD- 245 -R, Barnes at Riverview, a zoning change from R
(Retail) to PD- 245 R(Planned Development- 245 Retail) to attach a
Detail Site Plan allowing two office/ medical office /retail buildings
(totaling 9,175 square feet) with a 300 square -foot restaurant
located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Riverview
Drive.
2. Barnes at Riverview Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, a minor
plat to establish setbacks, fire lanes and mutual access and utility
easements to allow the construction of two office/ medical
office /retail buildings, with a 300 square -foot restaurant located at
the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Riverview Drive.
3. Park West Commerce Center, Lot 1, Block 3R, Replat, a replat of
Blocks 3 and 4, of the Park West Commerce Addition into one lot to
allow the abandonment of various street rights -of -way, utility and
railroad easements and provide for the dedication of necessary
easements onsite and rights -of -way for Southwestern Boulevard
and Freeport Parkway.
4. An Ordinance for Case No. PD- 236R- SF -12, Bethel Road Manor, a
zoning change request from PD- 236 -SF -12 (Planned Development
236- Single Family -12) to PD- 236R -SF -12 (Planned Development -236
Revised Single Family -12) amending the Detail Site Plan to allow a
cabana (containing a 90- square -foot air conditioned bathroom and
outdoor living and kitchen areas), an arbor structure, an in- ground
pool in the rear yard of the property; relocating a decorative
screening wall with gates along the front property line, adding a
guard rail to the culvert and construction of stone veneer facing the
headwall and culverts on property located at 234 W. Bethel Road.
5. An Ordinance for Case No. PD- 244 -TH -2, Willow Park, a zoning
change from C (Commercial) to PD- 244 -TH -2 (Planned Development
244- Townhouse -2) to allow 24 detached townhouse units and to
amend the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Plan from
Freeway Commercial and Light Industrial /Showroom to Residential
Medium Density on 3.81 acres of property located approximately
337 feet east of S.H. 121 along the north side of Coppell Road.
During the Pre Session, Planning Director, Gary Sieb advised the Commission
of Council's actions on January 12, 2010, and stated that Council approved all
of the above mentioned items.
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7B. Director's Comments.
Planning Director Gary Sieb updated the Commission on the two previous
Comprehensive Plan Steering meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
With nothing further discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:33 p.m.
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anita A. Miles, Secretary
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